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Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria announced on Monday that he has authorized the disbursement of $1.09 billion for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s affordable housing allocations. MORE
Canada’s government bond market is seeing yields surge, and it’s going to be felt in real estate. The Government of Canada‘s (GoC) 5-Year benchmark bond yield jumped yesterday. We know, we already covered rising yields just a few days ago. MORE
What if you could live in a Norman Rockwell painting, a slice of Americana closely tied to our nation’s capital? Imagine stepping out of your quaint Colonial-style home on a crisp fall morning, as amber-colored leaves blanket the front lawn. MORE
Selling your home is a big deal, and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved. One important aspect that many sellers overlook is staging. MORE
Panicked due to lack of inventory? Frustrated by losing sales to the competition? There’s a good chance you’ve been deflated by fast property turnover, losing in multiple-offer situations or buyers that go radio silent. MORE
Do you get better mortgage rates from a mortgage broker or a bank? What's the difference? Find out which one is better for your situation. About Mortgages Gina Pogol mortgage rates mortgages Real Estate MORE
?. Allan Dalton , chief executive officer of Real Living Real Estate and SVP of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was recently inducted into RISMedia’s 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame. MORE
In Mississippi, single women on average paid 3.47% on a 30-year, conventional fixed-rate mortgage in 2019. But single men on average paid 3.37%, according to the latest HMDA data available. MORE
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. MORE
Lender credits let the mortgage lender pay closing costs, while the borrower pays a higher interest rate. Find out if lender credits are worth it here. About Mortgages MORE
Borrowers with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be eligible for an additional forbearance extension of up to six months, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Thursday. On Feb. MORE
Extreme increases in lumber prices have caused some people to go bearish on new home sales. Not this one! If we play a version of rock, paper, and scissors with lumber prices and mortgage rates, mortgage rates will win. MORE
New home sales in 2021 picked up right where they left off in 2020, near their highest levels in more than a decade thanks to low inventory. The state of the market means increased competition among homebuilders, who are grappling with how to keep prices affordable as their own costs rise. MORE
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7% MORE
Inventory constraints appear to have played a part in pending home sales dwindling in January, according to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). MORE
It is just a snippet of footage, but a rare bit of film gives a glimpse of something that once greeted generations of Brooklynites: a flock of sheep taking a spring-time stroll through Prospect Park. MORE
We may never again see a year like 2020. That’s somewhat somber news for the lenders who benefited from a series of downright strange conditions to generate more refi business than anyone in March could have imagined. MORE
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year. MORE
After reaching a record high in August, pending home sales slid for the fifth consecutive month, as surging home prices and low inventory constrain buyers. MORE
At AppFolio, we know that great people make a great company, and we not only value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives, but count on it to make our culture thrive and drive deeper customer connections. . MORE
After a slight slowing of sales at the end of 2020, new single-family home sales edged higher in January, increasing 4.3% to a 923,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to estimates from the Census Bureau and HUD. MORE
There’s been no shortage of news when it comes to Zillow, a company that kicked things off in the early 2000s with a home-search portal that consumers now recognize as the place to go for market inventory. MORE
Canada’s central bank isn’t really that worried about real estate, it appears. Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem held a Q&A after a speech for the Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce yesterday. MORE
Canada’s population growth may have slowed, but new home completions are still moving at a breakneck speed. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows developers delivered over 50,000 new homes in Q4 2020. MORE
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. MORE
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate BOC Governor Says Canada Will Lean On Real Estate Because “We Need The Growth” Canada’s central bank didn’t just dismiss concerns about the hot real estate market, but welcomed them. MORE
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. MORE
The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan is now just 3 basis points away from 3%, after a 16 basis point jump last week pushed mortgage rates to 2.97%, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. MORE
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria announced on Monday that he has authorized the disbursement of $1.09 billion for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s affordable housing allocations.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 2, 2021
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Borrowers with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be eligible for an additional forbearance extension of up to six months, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Thursday. On Feb.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Canada’s central bank isn’t really that worried about real estate, it appears. Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem held a Q&A after a speech for the Edmonton and Calgary Chambers of Commerce yesterday.
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
After reaching a record high in August, pending home sales slid for the fifth consecutive month, as surging home prices and low inventory constrain buyers.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In Mississippi, single women on average paid 3.47% on a 30-year, conventional fixed-rate mortgage in 2019. But single men on average paid 3.37%, according to the latest HMDA data available.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Canada’s government bond market is seeing yields surge, and it’s going to be felt in real estate. The Government of Canada‘s (GoC) 5-Year benchmark bond yield jumped yesterday. We know, we already covered rising yields just a few days ago.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
There’s been no shortage of news when it comes to Zillow, a company that kicked things off in the early 2000s with a home-search portal that consumers now recognize as the place to go for market inventory.
Redfin
MARCH 1, 2021
Selling your home is a big deal, and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved. One important aspect that many sellers overlook is staging.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
New home sales in 2021 picked up right where they left off in 2020, near their highest levels in more than a decade thanks to low inventory. The state of the market means increased competition among homebuilders, who are grappling with how to keep prices affordable as their own costs rise.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7%
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Canada’s population growth may have slowed, but new home completions are still moving at a breakneck speed. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows developers delivered over 50,000 new homes in Q4 2020.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
?. Allan Dalton , chief executive officer of Real Living Real Estate and SVP of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was recently inducted into RISMedia’s 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame.
The Mortgage Report
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Lender credits let the mortgage lender pay closing costs, while the borrower pays a higher interest rate. Find out if lender credits are worth it here. About Mortgages
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Extreme increases in lumber prices have caused some people to go bearish on new home sales. Not this one! If we play a version of rock, paper, and scissors with lumber prices and mortgage rates, mortgage rates will win.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 1, 2021
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate BOC Governor Says Canada Will Lean On Real Estate Because “We Need The Growth” Canada’s central bank didn’t just dismiss concerns about the hot real estate market, but welcomed them.
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
After a slight slowing of sales at the end of 2020, new single-family home sales edged higher in January, increasing 4.3% to a 923,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to estimates from the Census Bureau and HUD.
The Mortgage Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Do you get better mortgage rates from a mortgage broker or a bank? What's the difference? Find out which one is better for your situation. About Mortgages Gina Pogol mortgage rates mortgages Real Estate
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan is now just 3 basis points away from 3%, after a 16 basis point jump last week pushed mortgage rates to 2.97%, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Risk models from Canada’s largest bank shows a wider range of uncertainty for real estate. RBC’s latest models, shared with analysts this week, shows a general forecasted improvement. The downside hasn’t changed much, indicating a little more uncertainty.
App Folio
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
At AppFolio, we know that great people make a great company, and we not only value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives, but count on it to make our culture thrive and drive deeper customer connections. .
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Inventory constraints appear to have played a part in pending home sales dwindling in January, according to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
We may never again see a year like 2020. That’s somewhat somber news for the lenders who benefited from a series of downright strange conditions to generate more refi business than anyone in March could have imagined.
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
What if you could live in a Norman Rockwell painting, a slice of Americana closely tied to our nation’s capital? Imagine stepping out of your quaint Colonial-style home on a crisp fall morning, as amber-colored leaves blanket the front lawn.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
New Zealand’s central bank will consider the impact of monetary policy on housing. Not just to preserve home prices either, but to consider affordability. The New Zealand Government‘s latest remit goes live on March 1.
The Mortgage Report
MARCH 1, 2021
Some overly-cautious borrowers are missing out on the benefits of cash-out refinancing. Find out if a cash-out refi is a good idea for you. Cash Out Refinance Home Equity Refinance benefits of cash-out refinance benefits of cash-out refinancing cash out refinancing Cash-Out Refinance
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Panicked due to lack of inventory? Frustrated by losing sales to the competition? There’s a good chance you’ve been deflated by fast property turnover, losing in multiple-offer situations or buyers that go radio silent.
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